How to check if a chicken is cooked

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Watch how simple it is to check if your roast chicken is cooked through properly. This is the easiest way to check if the chicken is cooked through and safe to eat.

If youíre always unsure about whether a whole chicken is ready, this nifty little trick will make your life easier - and stop you overcooking chicken unnecessarily.

Thereís nothing worse than waiting around for your roast chicken to cook, especially when the potatoes, Yorkshires and veggies are all ready to be eaten. If youíre worried about overcooking your chicken or not cooking it long enough this simple technique will put your mind at rest.

Make sure when handling equipment or food that has been in the oven that you are careful and wear oven gloves or mitts. A roast chicken is not only going to be piping hot, itíll be pretty heavy too so handle with care.

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